Sarah Swell on Refinery29!

I was so excited to open my inbox this morning to my oxidized fishbone earrings featured on Refinery29! They even made it onto the front page! Visit the website to see the full roster of awesome SF based designers that made the cut. C'mon, who doesn't like a good fashion slide show?

Esqueleto!

One of my favorite jewelry designers, Lauren Wolf, just opened a light and airy atelier in Oakland. I'm very happy to be one of the featured designers and am among other great talent.

The jewel-box shop has already received some great press from both Daily Candy and Refinery29, so I'll defer you there to do your homework.

If you're in the area, stop in and say hello to Lauren - she's super sweet!

Some shots I snapped at the store opening...

east coast event

It was wonderful to see loyal customers and meet new ones during my trunk show at Stephen Gallant Jewelers on Cape Cod a few weeks back. Thank you to everyone that came out to shop and show support during one of the most fabulous beach days of the year. Now, that takes some serious dedication from even from the most adamant jewelry lover!
Perhaps my favorite moment of the day. Steve (my very first jewelry mentor) actually sized a ring for ME, instead of the other way around. Thanks Steve!

...where to begin?

So much has been going on lately, and I'm way behind in sharing. I guess I'll transport back in time a few weeks and share some personal news-I'm engaged! The love of my life (past 8 years officially, but back to middle school in my dreams) asked me to be his lady for life and I couldn't be happier. We were camping at the Russian River in Northern Cali and post swim he proposed. It was weird, like it wasn't really happening, and then it was over and we were back to our content little life.

To say that we're a non traditional couple is a bit of an understatement. My engagement ring (this pretty little St Kilda number) will become my wedding band once I get around to making my engagement ring. We like to do things backwards, as in live together for 8 years, buy a house, get married at some point. And kids? I have 2 already and am hoping for a third. They're cute, furry and require my attention only on occasion. Our wedding plan so far includes a motorcycle club, food truck, cupcakes and a city park.

Thanks for listening blogosphere! Next I'll get back to jewelry, I swear!

Some photos of our river trip....

2nd annual cape cod trunk show!

Is there really a better way to shop than at a trunk show? I think not. It's certainly my favorite way-you get to meet the artist/designer, learn about what you're purchasing and see extra special treasures that you wouldn't otherwise get the chance to peruse.

I love being on the other end as well. Meeting my customers is truly a treat!

I'm very excited to have my 2nd annual trunk show this saturday, July 30th at Stephen Gallant Jewelers in Orleans, Massachusetts.


Sarah Swell Trunk Show
Stephen Gallant Jewelers34 Main St.Orleans, MASaturday, July 30th11-4

well, hi there....

I'm always busy, but usually I can squeeze in half an hour to write a blog post a couple times a week. As of late, this has not been so. I've been welcoming 12 hour studio days with sort-of open arms. My view for the past solid 2-3 weeks has been bench, tools, jewelry and furiously working hands. I've been working on wedding projects, prepping for meetings in NYC and for a trunk show on gorgeous Cape Cod. Red-eye tonight to the East Coast. Much more to share soon, promise. xo

Happen to be sunning yourself on Cape Cod this week? Come visit me at my trunk show!

transformation

I think that proposing to the love of your life with a ring that has previously belonged to a loved one is oh-so-sweet. But, sometimes said ring needs a little update to become a dream ring.

I recently gave this pretty estate piece a makeover and its owner was one happy lady.

the ring originally had a wide straight band. I laid out the pattern and went to town.Voila! Pretty vintage ring with a sweet modern touch.